Windows and Mac users are accustomed to automatic software updates on server products as well as desktops, so there is a competitive issue here. I've persuaded a number of companies to switch to FreeBSD and want to ensure the commercial logic of doing so is as complete as possible.
cvsup'ing overnight is routine and fine.
The make build/install stuff seems a bit more delicate. I'm happy that I have figured out how to automate this, but not _whether_ I should do so. I am of course only considering tracking RELENG_4 at this stage.
Ports are perhaps more likely to be problematic (though less likely to be a blocker to remote fixing than a failure to boot). Having said that, deprecation of versions and ports is fairly rare and keeping track of a small group in common use is feasible.
I'd be grateful for any input on this. I can picture waking up to find that every machine I administrate is simultaneously *#!$%ed one morning. On the other hand, I like to provide the best value I can for clients and at the moment I have to charge for my time whenever an upgrade is necessary.
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